New Delhi: To promote New Delhi's tactical, economical and political interests, India is all set to open Embassies in four countries including Iceland. Govt. also plans to setup a Consulate General in Guangzhou in China.
P R Dasmunsi, Information and Broadcasting Minister told that in a conference of Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has given authoritative approval for the opening of Missions and posts in Reykjavik (Iceland), Guatemala City (Guatemala), Niamey (Niger) and Bamako (Mali).
New Delhi: President Pratibha Patil stated she would be a ‘political president’ rather than being a ‘rubber stamp.”
Pratibha added, “There are several issues on which suggestions could be passed on to the government. A president can always discuss suggestions on critical issues and the government after due consideration can accept or reject those.”